Mavericks vs. Rockets Game Info

• Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
• Time: 8:30 PM ET
• Venue: American Airlines Center -- Dallas, Texas
• Coverage: SCHN, KFAA, and WFAA

The Dallas Mavericks (3-1) are at home in Southwest Division action against the Houston Rockets (2-2) on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 8:30 PM ET. The Mavericks are favored by 6.5 points in the game, the first matchup between the teams this season. The over/under is 227 for the matchup.

Mavericks vs. Rockets Odds & Spread

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Mavericks vs. Rockets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Mavericks win (62.7%)

Mavericks vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Mavericks compiled a 48-34-0 record against the spread last season.
• As 6.5-point underdogs or greater, the Rockets went 13-11-1 against the spread last year.
• The Mavericks and their opponents combined to hit the over 37 out of 82 times last season.
• In 82 Rockets games last season, 41 of them hit the over.
• In home games last season, Dallas had a worse record against the spread (21-20-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (27-14-0).
• Last season, Houston was 27-13-1 at home against the spread (.659 winning percentage). Away, it was 18-22-1 ATS (.439).

Mavericks Leaders

• Luka Doncic's numbers last season were 33.9 points, 9.2 boards and 9.8 assists per contest. He also drained 48.7% of his shots from the field and 38.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 4.1 triples (second in NBA).
• Kyrie Irving collected 25.6 points, 5 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game last season. He also delivered 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Daniel Gafford's stats last season included 11 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. He made 72.5% of his shots from the floor (first in league).
• Klay Thompson put up 17.9 points, 3.3 boards and 2.3 assists. He drained 43.2% of his shots from the field and 38.7% from beyond the arc, with 3.5 treys per game (fourth in NBA).
• Last season, P.J. Washington recorded 12.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists. He sank 43.6% of his shots from the field and 32% from 3-point range, with 1.8 treys per game.

Rockets Leaders

• Fred VanVleet recorded 17.4 points, 8.1 assists and 3.8 rebounds last season.
• Alperen Sengun put up 21.1 points, 9.3 boards and 5 assists last year, shooting 53.7% from the floor.
• Jalen Green collected 19.6 points, 3.5 assists and 5.2 rebounds.
• Jabari Smith Jr. posted 13.7 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists.
• Amen Thompson's numbers last season were 9.5 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest, shooting 53.6% from the field.

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